Terrific report from the Trauma Recovery Team lead by VP Pam Brown.
At last week's meeting, Austen Burleigh provided an "off the cuff" witty and inspirational vote of thanks to Karen James, CEO Business for Development. You can view the entire meeting: https://youtu.be/j-qctY4vwuw
28 Apr Lunch Meeting Members Lunch including a Centenary Presentation by Rotary Amiens, France - @online only
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rc-melbourne-weekly-meeting-28th-april
2 May Around the Bay – Picnic at Albert Park Lake
RSVP: Trevor Nink 0404 084 283 / Jim Orchard 0452 639 329
So many fantastic presenters, topical issues - We should feel very proud of this Rotary 100 Centenary Event and register (if you haven't aready). Please note: if you register, you are then provided with the online event which can be viewed another time whenever convenient. You must book though for access!
We welcome Junji Shimada, Consul General of Japan, in Melbourne who will be joining us as an Honorary Member.
Peter Hollingworth's dear wife Ann died last week. For those who would like to attend the Thanksgiving Service and our Centenary Luncheon, please register with Jo Mavros who is organising for the online service to be viewed in our two Rotary Meeting Rooms in our office at 11.00 am on Wednesday, 21 April prior to gathering for lunch at the Softel, 11.45 am.
Wednesday 21 April, 2021 – Lunch Meeting
100th Anniversary Lunch - in person @ Sofitel 1st floor
Time: 11.45 for 12.00 – 2.00pm
Venue: Sofitel Ballroom, 1st Floor 25 Collins St
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/100th-anniversary-lunch-rotary-melbourne
THEN AT 2.30PM
21-22 April Peace Symposium - @online only
Registration: The Future of Peace Leadership – Rotary Peace Building Symposium 2021
Wednesday 14 April 2021 – Evening Meeting
Note: This is an online only meeting
Speaker: Karen James, CEO Business for Development
Topic: ‘How global connections help farmers exit rural poverty’
Chairman: Renata Bernarde
Venue: Online only on ZOOM
Time: 5.50 for 6.00 – 7.00pm
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rotary-melbourne-weekly-meeting-14th-april
21 Apr Lunch Meeting – 100th Anniversary Lunch - in person @ Sofitel 1st floor
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/100th-anniversary-lunch-rotary-melbourne
21-22 Apr Peace Symposium - @online only
Registration: The Future of Peace Leadership – Rotary Peace Building Symposium 2021
28 Apr Lunch Meeting – Centenary Presentation by Rotary Amiens, France - @online only
Registration: https://events.humanitix.com/rc-melbourne-weekly-meeting-28th-april
2 May Around the Bay – Picnic at Albert Park Lake
RSVP: Trevor Nink 0404 084 283 / Jim Orchard 0452 639 329
For all new members we want to get to know you. For all longstanding members we want to keep in touch. Come for your free sausage on Sunday 2 May around noon and bring your kids and grandkids to ride their bikes around Albert Park Lake. Very informal with you bringing additional picnic supplies. Let Phil, Chris, Jim or Trevor know how many are coming.
Thank you Suresh for such an inspirational, thought provoking Reflection at last week's Angus Mitchell Oration.
More Centenary news and invitations - this time from Rotary Club of Darwin.
The 2021 Angus Mitchell Oration was enjoyed by many Members and Guests. Oration was presented by Dr John Skerritt pictured.
May 1 and 2 are the dates to save for our Virtual Multi-District Conference hosted by the five Victorian Rotary Districts.
May 1 and 2 are the dates to save for our Virtual Multi-District Conference hosted by the five Victorian Rotary Districts.
May 1 and 2 are the dates to save for our Virtual Multi-District Conference hosted by the five Victorian Rotary Districts.
May 1 and 2 are the dates to join our Virtual Multi-District Conference hosted by the five Victorian Rotary Districts and/or register for our District 9800 Showcase and Breakout Session at Essendon Fields on Saturday, 1 May. This 'in-person' event on the Saturday, 1 May, is showcasing our signature projects across all Avenues of Service.
Back in February 2018, Editor showed a list of Rotary Acronyms as she could not interpret all the abbreviations that Rotary takes for granted. Like learning another language. For our newer members and those like me who forget, you can see for yourself.
Photo shows our President Nominee 2023-24, Chair Chris Sotiropoulos with Dr Magdalena Simonis
Rotary Melbourne's Rotary SAFE Families is very happy to have received the following testimonial and endorsement. Also can be found on our website: www.rotarysafefamiies.org.au with other endorsements of Rotary SAFE Families work in Australia.
The following is a continuing of the series of articles on Sustainable Living.
Upload and view Angus Mitchell and the legacy he left Rotary Melbourne: https://youtu.be/3tR7bY8FBCo
Recently, Rotary Melbourne approved the Rotary SAFE Families Ambassdor Club Program inviting Clubs throughout Australia to be part of a "Collective Voice" of Australian Clubs and Rotarians who endorse our SAFE Families mission: "Stopping Abuse in Families Everywhere". Will you please help to promote our Program to the Clubs you visit? Great way of increasing our Rotary fellowship in Australia.
